Joel Feldschuh is the new president of Israeli national airline El Al. A former Israeli Brig Gen, he served as an air-force fighter pilot. He was also an F-15 squadron commander and served as the Israeli air force's head of intelligence. He retired from the air force two years ago and has since managed two Israeli companies. Feldschuh will replace Raphael Harlev, president of El Al for the past 14 years.
Source: Flight International
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
The joint North American Aerospace Defense Command dispatched fighter aircraft from both the USA and Canada on 24 July to intercept a combined flight of bombers from Russia and China operating in international airspace around Alaska.
